1990 ZXR 250 - Tail happy

[ninjaturtle]

So I just bought a zxr 250 on the weekend and already I've noticed that the ass end tends to want to slip out on me on occasion when I'm on a lean, particularly when taking off and immediately turning but also cornering at other times. Is this normal for these bikes? i know that they have decent bottom end power for a 250 and no traction control but my old fzr 250 was never AS tail happy as the zxr. Am i just giving it too much gas through the corners or could it be tyre pressure? cold tyres? tread depth? i really don't have a clue so any help is appreciated.. cheers!

[Tazz]

Check your tyre or take it to a motorcycle tyre shop and have them check and explain what you're looking at as they do.
Sounds like it might be one of those commuting tyres with a harder compound in the middle that's a bit low on tread. No dramas.

As for replacements, I went for a Perilli Sports Demon last time on my 250, and it's been awesome, but going to try a Kenda K671 next which has great reviews for 250s.
Don't go to cheap or you'll regret it in the rain.

[helbnd]

If you're looking for a replacement tyre, I cannot recommend the dunlop alpha 13s enough. Brilliant grip and they warm up in the blink of an eye

can't help with the tyre you have though - could be ANY of the things you listed

[george formby]

I'm guessing the bikes warranted?
Start with tires & pressures then wheel bearing, shock pivot, swingarm, head stock bearings etc. Could be play somewhere, dodgy tires or your bum telling you porkies.

[haydes55]

I don't see the problem or why you would want to fix it.

[breakaway]

How long have you been ridng road bikes for?

[Ender EnZed]

could it be tyre pressure? cold tyres? tread depth?

What's the tyre pressure and tread depth like? Were they cold?

[Kornholio]

Sidestand still down?

[ninjaturtle]

Sorted it out, well more found out what the problem was.. I have a Bridgestone Battlax on the rear atm that seems to have hardened over time so I need a new tyre. Its a bitch of a size to find though. If anyone knows where to get hold of a 150/60 - 18" rear tyre that would be appreciated!

[mossy1200]

I don't see the problem or why you would want to fix it.

Sounds like a great bike.

[EJK]

...i know that they have decent bottom end power for a 250 and no traction control but...

:killingme:killingme

[Tazz]

Sorted it out, well more found out what the problem was.. I have a Bridgestone Battlax on the rear atm that seems to have hardened over time so I need a new tyre. Its a bitch of a size to find though. If anyone knows where to get hold of a 150/60 - 18" rear tyre that would be appreciated!

Shinko 006 Podium, check the reviews though, otherwise you can go slightly bigger or smaller depending on your bike (160/6018 might fit?).
Have a bit of a nose around google.
They have an annoying as shit website but cycletreads have a good range, might be good to check to see your options.

[ninjaturtle]

Shinko 006 Podium, check the reviews though, otherwise you can go slightly bigger or smaller depending on your bike (160/6018 might fit?).
Have a bit of a nose around google.
They have an annoying as shit website but cycletreads have a good range, might be good to check to see your options.

cheers for your help! almost everyone else that has commented have been fuckwits about it..

[ninjaturtle]

:killingme:killingme

is something funny?

[ninjaturtle]

Sidestand still down?

yea bro... just rode all the way from tauranga to auckland with my side stand down...... thanks for your help

[ninjaturtle]

I don't see the problem or why you would want to fix it.

what would happen if it stepped out too much? just learning.. thanks!

[ninjaturtle]

Sounds like a great bike.

it is.. thanks for your help

[MVnut]

:killingme:killingme


is something funny?

Yeah mate hilarious, using the words '250' and 'traction control' in the same sentence :lol::lol::lol:

[ninjaturtle]

Yeah mate hilarious, using the words '250' and 'traction control' in the same sentence :lol::lol::lol:

well it is stepping out so maybe it needs it.... get your head out of your ass. cheers

[ninjaturtle]

http://westernrifleshooters.files.wordpress.com/2014/01/keyboardmc.jpg

dont fuck with my clique

[MVnut]

well it is stepping out so maybe it needs it.... get your head out of your ass. cheers

We're only having some fun, don't get uptight. It sounds very simple, either tyre pressure is way off or tyre is rooted

[ninjaturtle]

We're only having some fun, don't get uptight. It sounds very simple, either tyre pressure is way off or tyre is rooted

haha im just having some fun back! and yea the tyre was rooted, the rubber has hardened.

[Tazz]

cheers for your help! almost everyone else that has commented have been fuckwits about it..

Welcome to KB :niceone:

There is no malice behind the humour man from most on here. Just have a laugh and throw some shit back.

Once you get old and no one wants to shag you anymore like this lot they start losing their minds and forget what it was like to start out not knowing the answers to everything in life :lol:

The traction control comment on a 250 was funny in all fairness :innocent:

Good luck with the bike!

[Darealsytfromdagheto]

YO sup g dox g

[Kornholio]

haha im just having some fun back! and yea the tyre was rooted, the rubber has hardened.

Any tire with Shinko or Kenda(or similar) on the side wall you'll probably better off riding on what you have... just saying :scooter:

[haydes55]

what would happen if it stepped out too much? just learning.. thanks!


Absolutely nothing bad would happen... Unless you shut off the throttle and high side it. Trust me, I'm a motorbike drifter and a doctor.

[Akzle]

Sorted it out, well more found out what the problem was.. I have a Bridgestone Battlax on the rear atm that seems to have hardened over time so I need a new tyre. Its a bitch of a size to find though. If anyone knows where to get hold of a 150/60 - 18" rear tyre that would be appreciated!

try drury performance tyres. unsurprisingly, in drury.

also. htfu.

[Akzle]

dont fuck with my clique

i wish i had an ergonomic keyboard...my wrists.... my wrists!

:tugger:

[nodrog]

Is that you Jorge?

[RDjase]

Sorted it out, well more found out what the problem was.. I have a Bridgestone Battlax on the rear atm that seems to have hardened over time so I need a new tyre. Its a bitch of a size to find though. If anyone knows where to get hold of a 150/60 - 18" rear tyre that would be appreciated!

http://www.bridgestone.com/products/motorcycle_tires/products/battlax/bt45.html

BT45 Bridgestone


BT-45V Rear

TIRE SIZE

REC. RIM (inch)

MEAS. RIM (inch)

OD (mm)

TW (mm)


140/70-18M/C 67V TL 4.00 3.50 - 4.50 652 145
140/80-18M/C 70V TL 3.50 2.50 - 3.50 681 143
150/70-18M/C 70V TL 4.00 3.50 - 4.50 670 150

The info didn't copy and paste well

Is your rear rim 18x4?

You could use the 140 so the back of the bike isn't raised due to the tyre OD

VJ21 RGV 250 had 18x4 rims as well and work good with 140 rear

[FJRider]

cheers for your help! almost everyone else that has commented have been fuckwits about it..

With a post count of 10 ... it may pay to be more polite ... <_<

Help is given more freely then ... :doh:

[nzpoontang]

Pretty sure I put a 160 battleaxe on the rear of my zxr250, made a noticeable difference to the handling, but obviously any new tyre will be an improvement from your hardened one